Widebody LS6 rebuild., long time 914 world car desgned and built by B. massaged and refined by Paul, now entrusted to me to rebuild and repair the front end and make my own. Options

[burton73]

Stone chips are just "life's little scars" for cars. It shows they been places and probably have some interesting stories they could tell.

I say paint it red, drive the hell out of it (safely) and "let the chips fall where they may!"

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I like the way you think. But I still think you'd be out there with the touch up paint every time you see a nick. (and I would be too.)

You could always vinyl wrap it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I loved the Screamsicle look personally but I know that isn't your bag

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You could wrap it yourself. You have the skillset and just look on UTube for the hot tips. If it gets a little screwed up just rewrap a fender or door. When you get the UTube tips it is just not that hard and it does not cost that much.

Bob B

[dan10101]

Stone chips are just "life's little scars" for cars. It shows they been places and probably have some interesting stories they could tell.

I say paint it red, drive the hell out of it (safely) and "let the chips fall where they may!"

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I like the way you think. But I still think you'd be out there with the touch up paint every time you see a nick. (and I would be too.)

You could always vinyl wrap it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I loved the Screamsicle look personally but I know that isn't your bag

The orange is all vinyl, probably once I get it all removed, I'll be done with vinyl. But, you never know. What would be be called with the same graphics in red? Cherysicle? HotPepper? TheRedPill?

[dan10101]

Yellow Porsches are faster.
Just sayin.

I know a few yellow Porsches with 1/2 the horsepower that I wouldn't want to challenge.
At some point, it may be a fast car, but i just want to have fun, and hope to not embarrass myself too much.

[sixnotfour]

At some point, it may be a fast car, but i just want to have fun, and hope to not embarrass myself too much.

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[dan10101]

Stone chips are just "life's little scars" for cars. It shows they been places and probably have some interesting stories they could tell.

I say paint it red, drive the hell out of it (safely) and "let the chips fall where they may!"

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

I like the way you think. But I still think you'd be out there with the touch up paint every time you see a nick. (and I would be too.)

You could always vinyl wrap it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I loved the Screamsicle look personally but I know that isn't your bag

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)

You could wrap it yourself. You have the skillset and just look on UTube for the hot tips. If it gets a little screwed up just rewrap a fender or door. When you get the UTube tips it is just not that hard and it does not cost that much.

Bob B

That's me! Youtube Master! I'd be 6 months behind schedule without Youtube (and 914world).

[My 914]

I think it would look great in red.

I've been a Visualizing... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

But, my wife is voting for white with stripes.
My issue is if it goes to red, every time I have a stone nick I'll show white thru the red. And for a 75% track car, it will be a lot of nicks.

Since your wife was supportive, I think her vote counts a lot.

[Cracker]

The right shade of orange looks great on teeners...another option!

T

[Andyrew]

The right shade of orange looks great on teeners...another option!

T

If I know my dad, I know what color he wont paint it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (Orange/yellow)



His head is like this.

59% Red (Because, thats what color sports cars should be)
30% White (Because thats easy, its a familiar color to the car, and racecar)
10% Silver/blue/black (Because there are some cool options out there)
1% Primer (Because thats the way it'll stay for a while and he may never paint it)

[dan10101]

If I know my dad, I know what color he wont paint it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (Orange/yellow)



His head is like this.

59% Red (Because, thats what color sports cars should be)
30% White (Because thats easy, its a familiar color to the car, and racecar)
10% Silver/blue/black (Because there are some cool options out there)
1% Primer (Because thats the way it'll stay for a while and he may never paint it)

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Or a very close second.

There is another option.
A very light grey (almost white) with black accents. I'm not normally a fan of 'non colors'. But this appeals to me



I would put this one at about 25%. So I guess I would have to take 25% from Red and use Red accents wherever I can.

34% Red (Because, thats what color sports cars should be)
30% White with Red or Black accents(Because thats easy, its a familiar color to the car, and racecar)
25% Light Grey
10% Silver/blue/black (Because there are some cool options out there)
1% Primer (Because thats the way it'll stay for a while and he may never paint it)
If it's primer, it's White Primer... (because I have a gallon of it...)

I had to wash out this picture to get the grey close. It's still a bit to dark but pretty close.

[dan10101]

Dumb things I did today..

Fixed the not broken brake lights.. Can anyone guess?
It only took me 4 hours.. Yes, the key was off.

Made duct work for the radiator so all the air wouldn’t go under the car.
Still a bit of cleanup work, (and a lot of shop cleanup), but it’s functional.

Yesterday I fixed the alternator. The moroso cutoff relay was killing the voltage for some reason. So it’s bypassed for now.

The list is getting smaller. I'll drive it a bit tomorrow and get some gas, see if anything else crops up. Only 9 days until it's debut autocross. The great thing about our autocross's is that we get practice. And for the Spring Enduro and Fall Enduro you get several hours of practice as you see fit.

[dan10101]

Question for those running 930 axles. I seem to be missing 2 of the 6 bolts on both sides connecting to the hubs. It doesn't seem to be random. 2 bolts, missing 1, 2 more bolts missing 1. Same on both sides.

Is this the way they work?

Thanks.
Dan

[tygaboy]

Are there missing roll pins? I don't know the 930 set up...

[dan10101]

Are there missing roll pins? I don't know the 930 set up...

Not sure, I don't have it apart.

I know 944s have problems with the allen bolts backing out. I just think it's odd that it's so uniform.

Maybe Paul will chime in if he knows.

[bbrock]

I suspect roll pins too, but also don't know 930s. Just seems too coincidental.

[Andyrew]

@mike bellisMaybe Mike knows? I know he runs 930 cvs

[dan10101]

Despite the question on the drive axles. Today was a great day!

I finally was able to put some miles on the car. 20 or so.

With gas in the tank and the brakes and steering working well, I was confident to apply some power.

This thing is going to be a blast!

The video is still a bit long, but thought you might want to see it (well mostly hear it) in action.

first full throttle

[dan10101]

I suspect roll pins too, but also don't know 930s. Just seems too coincidental.

It looks like you and Chris are right. In my searching I found this. I guess I could look for 6 bolt hubs if it becomes a problem. But I think 10mm and Tight is right should keep it going.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...t&p=1888769

[Cracker]

Dan,

I had my machine shop drill those out so I could have six bolts...they also made my spacers as well. I highly doubt you will have an issue. Make sure you routinely torque them to spec though - they will loosen up. Safety wire or bend a washer up on one side wouldn't be the worst idea either...

Keep it shiny side up!

Tony

[dan10101]

Dan,

I had my machine shop drill those out so I could have six bolts...they also made my spacers as well. I highly doubt you will have an issue. Make sure you routinely torque them to spec though - they will loosen up. Safety wire or bend a washer up on one side wouldn't be the worst idea either...

Keep it shiny side up!

Tony

Thanks, that is an option..

The more I think about it, I'll probably just leave it until it becomes a problem. Yes checking them regularly for tightness.

The pins themselves seem pretty stout and tighter than the bolts. As long at the bolts are tight it should work well.

[Zippy69]

Despite the question on the drive axles. Today was a great day!

I finally was able to put some miles on the car. 20 or so.

With gas in the tank and the brakes and steering working well, I was confident to apply some power.

This thing is going to be a blast!

The video is still a bit long, but thought you might want to see it (well mostly hear it) in action.

first full throttle

Your wife is very brave. Mine didn't like riding in the car. I see the heat still works lol